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Motion from Brigham Young, 19 May 1842

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Brigham Young
1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...
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Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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Brigham Young
1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...
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James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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<I> motion the be Knight watch be apointed <established> in the City of <& that the number of Persons for that Duty, & the regulations & appointment thereof to be at the discretion of the Mayor.>

May 19th 1842

<Carried same day.—> [p. [1]]

I motion the be Knight watch be established in the City of & that the number of Persons for that Duty, & the regulations & appointment thereof be at the discretion of the Mayor.

May 19th 1842

Carried same day.— [p. [1]]

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Editorial Title
Motion from Brigham Young, 19 May 1842
ID #
12218
Total Pages
2
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- James Sloan
- Brigham Young
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1. Insertions in handwriting of James Sloan.
2. Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.

Motion from Brigham Young, 19 May 1842

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